Acacia confusa

Acacia confusa is a perennial tree native to Asia. Some common names for it are Acacia Petit Feuille, Mimosa, Small Philippine Acacia, Formosa Acacia and Formosan Koa. It grows to a height of 15 m.^[2]

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Uses

Its uses include chemical products, environmental management and food and drink. The wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm³.^[3]

Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals found in Acacia confusa:

Root bark

• N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%^[4]
• N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%^[4]

Seeds

• Neurolathryogen, i.e. α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid, which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.^[4]

Stems

• N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%^[4]
• N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%^[4]

Phyllodes

No alkaloids found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).^[4]

Varieties

• Acacia confusa var. inamurai Hayata

References

1. ^ International Legume Database & Information Service (ILDIS)
2. ^ Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)
3. ^ FAO Appendix 1
4. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Lycaeum

• List of Acacia species